Time to move forward

After 2 of the most challenging years in recent history, it is time to move forward. It is now time to reconnect with the outside world and allow ourselves the gift to breathe freely. Make sure that you connect with nature every day. This can be taking a moment to interact with a pet, watch an insect or bird take flight, breathe in a view, water a plant or go for a walk and so many more magical options. In these moments we are engaging with the wonders outside of ourselves allowing our souls to unfold. This is a time to reconnect with friends and family who seemed so far away for the last while. It is time to spoil ourselves, enjoy your favourite meal or beverage outside, with someone you care about. Get that outfit you want, get a new hairstyle and spoil yourself to a full body massage. This is the time to reengage with your whole world, recognize the power within yourself and reignite your joy. Allow yourself to be cherished and nurtured.

Touch with intention - for physical and mental health

2020 has seen all of our touch boundaries challenged and affected. What seemed a perfectly natural way of greeting or showing affection has possibly even become taboo. Where once we would enjoy touch and hugs we now question these actions. There have been numerous studies over the years showing how important touch is to general mental health, the development of a child and even lonely elderly people as well as the significance of, or lack of, physical interaction within relationships.

A simple hug can improve your day exponentially. An unsolicited touch can put you on guard. A slight brush of someone that you are attracted to can ignite and stir. Touching someone who is unwell can show empathy and care whilst even assisting in the healing. As a result of the boundaries that are advised at the moment to stay safe, we remain starved of touch. Where once if we needed affirmation or just a small recharge we asked for a hug from a friend or even dished out the hugs. We now find ourselves without these small gestures and not even conscious as to how much they are missing from our day or how much our body is craving touch. Touch with intention is a powerful and amazing tool to use. Just a gentle touch on the upper arm affirms and tells a person that they are okay.

Touch for healing

Massage is another perfect way to get our touch fix and quota up. The Integumentary System, or skin, is our largest organ and as such can infuse our entire body with endorphins that help to release stress hormones. Massage also stimulates the lymphatic system releasing built up toxins in the muscles and tissue. It encourages more mobility and flexibility as well as recovery of soft tissue injuries. The most important reason is to reconnect your body to to the world around you using the powerful and healing qualities of touch. And of course the added benefit of walking away more relaxed and nurtured. Book your appointment today and enjoy all the benefits that massage has to offer.

Winter warmers

With winter weather arriving here in Cape Town, now is the perfect time to book a hot stone massage. Hot stones are beneficial for so many reasons. The stones get heat deep into the muscle tissue and this combined with traditional Swedish massage techniques promotes relief of tired and sore muscles. The hot stones are heated in water that are placed strategically on the body and this can also assist with lymph drainage. The warmth of the stones is very soothing and nurturing. The use of crystals with different healing properties can enhance the experience allowing for a wonderful, grounding experience too. Book your winter warmer today.